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Rosedale

History of Hip Hop Dance

Virgil “Lil O” Gadson is a dancer, actor, choreographe,r and educator from Philadelphia, PA. He has appeared on commercials, TV shows such as America's Got Talent and MTV America's Best Dance Crew, and was a finalist on So You Think You Can Dance. This event highlights the origins and history of Hip Hop Dance, from the past to present day.

Children in preschool or younger can attend with their parents or caregivers to enjoy picture book reading interlaced with music, dancing, clapping and finger plays. The program ends with an age appropriate arts and crafts.

Children in preschool or younger can attend with their parents or caregivers to enjoy picture book reading interlaced with music, dancing, clapping, and finger plays. The program ends with an age appropriate arts and crafts.

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This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.

This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.

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Vocalist Roz Brown takes you on a musical journey paying homage to some of music’s extraordinary soul divas such as Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston, Patti LaBelle, and Gladys Knight, just to name a few.

Virgil “Lil O” Gadson is a dancer, actor, choreographe,r and educator from Philadelphia, PA. He has appeared on commercials, TV shows such as America's Got Talent and MTV America's Best Dance Crew, and was a finalist on So You Think You Can Dance. This event highlights the origins and history of Hip Hop Dance, from the past to present day.

In this fun-filled balloon show, Nick The Balloonatic will interact with children as he sculpts balloons, laughs, and jokes, making everyone feel special. Crazy hats, animals, and your favorite characters will be raffled off for children to take home.

Children will engage in a high energy and interactive show with Mr. Chris featuring music, song, and dance with an educational twist. Come kick off Summer Reading and pick out great books to read over the summer. For children 6-12. Space is limited.

History

The Rosedale community was established in 1888 and named Foster’s Meadow. In 1894, the area was divided into building lots and the present name was established. In 1919, the Women’s Club asked the library for service. A collection staffed by volunteers was begun and by November a station was established. In 1920, rent-free quarters were found for the library. The Branch was relocated a number of times over the years. In May 1962 the Rosedale Public Library was opened in the rented building that it presently occupies. This was overseen by the Board of Trustees with Cornelius B. Hermann as president and Chief Librarian Harold W. Tucker.